WMO Reports 2026 Among Four Warmest Years, El Niño May Raise Temperatures Further
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reports that 2026 is set to be among the four warmest years on record, with global temperatures from January to September 1.47°C above pre-industrial levels. This surpasses 2025 and 2023 averages and is slightly below 2024, the warmest year recorded. The intensifying El Niño, expected to be the strongest on record by December, may further increase temperatures into 2027. Rising greenhouse gas concentrations and Earth's energy imbalance are driving accelerated heat accumulation, impacting oceans, ice melt, and extreme weather worldwide.
First-hand measurement across 9 sources
We measured how 9 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (34/100). Lens Score 55/100.
Outlets measured: thefinancialexpress, moneycontrol, thehindu, indiatoday, deccanherald, theprint, economictimes, news18, and 1 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–45/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
theprint broke this story on 9 Nov, 09:41 am. Other outlets followed.